Homemade Rennet

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Does anyone have a receipe for vegetable rennet? I have bought some, but would like to know how to make my own, if I have to. Thanks.
 
Good question!! :pop

I've wondered the same thing myself.
 
That is great- maybe I should start cultivating stinging nettles they are good for so many things!
 
Does anyone have any idea if we can use something other than stinging nettles? I really don't want them in my yard, but would LOVE to make my own rennett for future cheese making projects.
 
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Very interesting thread...I've wanted to try to make cheese but didn't want to use an animal rennet. Please post if you have other ideas! :D
 
Thanks Rebecca100! I guess that I could have done that too! I have zero familiarity with stinging nettles.

Are they invasive?

Poisious to any animals?
 
Nettles are actually highly nutritious. I drink nettle tea throughout my pregnancies to help with my low iron levels. Nettle soup is supposed to be fabulous, though I haven't had it myself. I don't think they'd be poisonous to animals at all - though they can cause quite the painful rash on the skin - from the oils maybe? Once dried I don't think their an issue. Your supposed to wear gloves while harvesting to prevent any problems.
 
I have heard of stinging nettles, but I don't actually have a clue what they are! They look somewhat familiar, but I can't think of ever coming in contact with a stinging plant that would make me remember anyway.
 
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